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    Fire Dragon on the stage began in impact and ended in impact! Chongqing Tongliang Fire Dragon show from March 2nd ~ 4th grandly started on the Piaosha stage at the main lantern area of the Nantou Lantern Festival. From March 5th~6th, the show was performed at Nantou Puli Junior High School. The scene of the fire trees and silver flowers with excellent performances caught wide attention from the crowd gathering in the venue, and County Magistrate Lin Ming-chen performed the Lion Dance as the Ending Ceremony. Thanks to the support from all aspects, Nantou was able to hold an attractive lantern festival and excellent performance.

    County Magistrate Lin indicated that cross-strait cultural exchanges have become more frequent; as a result, people could enjoy the great luck for a great show without going to mainland China. There were performances arranged in Nantou Lantern Festival this year, including a waist drum show and Qicai Yunnan show; also, the cross-strait temple festivities took place during spring break, and Tongliang Fire Dragon show have made the Nantou Lantern Festival the best lantern festival nationwide.

    Being renowned for the most powerful performance among all lantern festivals nationwide - Chongqing Tongliang Fire Dragon show has performed in the Nantou Lantern Festival for 2 consecutive years. Due to the hundred years of history, the extraordinary atmosphere created by the Fire Dragon show brings the people new year blessings by putting 1500°C burning hot cast into water, then sprinkle the water in the air for a dazzling scene filled with shining sparks. That’s why the Fire Dragon is irresistible. And, its fame has also been popularly passed around on the internet, people from everywhere are attracted to the site to witness its gorgeous magnificence.

    This year, Tongliang Fire Dragon show started on Yuan Xiao Festival for 6 sessions of performances for 5 consecutive days. In particular, the Piaosha stage at the Maolou River side in Nantou City was the most popular venue filled with crowds in each session, far exceeding expectation. As a result, traffic congestion occurring in the surrounding area rendered many spectators unable to reach the venue, and they had to watch the show from afar or appreciate the show through the Internet. However, most people still think the witness of the on-site Fire Dragon show is the best with the most powerful impact.

    In considering of Puli water lantern activity, on March 5thand March 6th, Fire Dragon show performance was brought to Puli Junior High School. Its impactive magnificence still won great appreciation. People of all ages came to the show, and the venue was full of crowds in each session. All attendees had an unforgettable time.

    The Tongliang Fire Dragon show brought the intricate atmosphere of Chinese New Year. From people’s feedback after appreciating the show on the site, the performance was a real scene of nostalgia for Chinese New Year. The County Government indicated that the Tongliang Fire Dragon show has caused sensation; people are sharing its video recordings every day. With the media reports, the Fire Dragon has become one of the “Internet celebrities” since the Chinese New Year holidays.